Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

‘Aguero Could Be An Option For Man Utd’ – Ince Urges Solskjaer To Make A Move For Man City Striker

‘Aguero Could Be An Option For Man Utd’ – Ince Urges Solskjaer To Make A Move For Man City Striker

The former Red Devils midfielder thinks the Argentine could be persuaded to cross the Manchester divide Sergio Aguero could be a viable option for Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to Paul Ince, who has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make a move for the Manchester City striker. Aguero's future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months, with the 32-year-old set to become a free agent when his contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of June. United are expected to be in the market for a new centre-forward at the end of…
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Solskjaer Warned Of Flaw That Will Prevent Title Triumph As Neville Assesses Man Utd

Solskjaer Warned Of Flaw That Will Prevent Title Triumph As Neville Assesses Man Utd

The Red Devils legend, who knows all about capturing the English top-flight crown, feels there is plenty to work on at Old Trafford Gary Neville has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that there remains a serious flaw in his Manchester United side that will prevent them from challenging for the Premier League title if it remains unaddressed. The Red Devils have cemented a second-place standing in the table this season, in what is considered to be a positive step in the right direction. They are, however, 14 points adrift of arch-rivals Manchester City and have continued to find life difficult against…
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De Gea Absence ‘A Private Matter’ As Solskjaer Refuses To Set Date For Man Utd Goalkeeper’s Return

De Gea Absence ‘A Private Matter’ As Solskjaer Refuses To Set Date For Man Utd Goalkeeper’s Return

The Spaniard missed Wednesday's draw at Crystal Palace due to "personal reasons" Manchester United head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would not discuss the reasons for David de Gea's absence after his side's dull 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. Solskjaer said before the game that De Gea was left out due to "personal reasons," with Dean Henderson given the start in Wednesday's match at Selhurst Park. Henderson would make a key save late to preserve a point, denying Patrick van Aanholt in the game's dying moments.
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Solskjaer Explains Cavani’s Half-Time Substitution During Man Utd’s 9-0 Rout Of Southampton

Solskjaer Explains Cavani’s Half-Time Substitution During Man Utd’s 9-0 Rout Of Southampton

The Uruguayan was taken off early against the Saints at Old Trafford after scoring his sixth goal of the season just before the interval Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to substitute Edinson Cavani at half-time during Manchester United's 9-0 thrashing of Southampton. United moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after a comprehensive victory against the Saints on Tuesday night. Cavani, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Daniel James all got on the scoresheet at Old Trafford after the visitors were reduced to 10 men…
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Solskjaer Believes Lingard Has Long-Term Manchester United Future Despite West Ham Move

Solskjaer Believes Lingard Has Long-Term Manchester United Future Despite West Ham Move

The Old Trafford boss wants the midfielder to come back "revitalised" upon the completion of his loan deal with the Hammers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Jesse Lingard still has a long-term future at Manchester United despite being on the verge of joining West Ham on loan. The attacking midfielder is set to be announced as a Hammers player for the rest of the season, with the two clubs agreeing the deal on Thursday evening. It is understood David Moyes’ side will pay a £1.5 million loan fee and cover Lingard’s wages for the remainder of the campaign as he looks…
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Solskjaer Sees Man Utd Missing ‘Magic’ As Title Bid Is Stunted By Sheffield United

Solskjaer Sees Man Utd Missing ‘Magic’ As Title Bid Is Stunted By Sheffield United

The Red Devils boss admits that his side lacked “that little bit extra” after being blunted by the rock-bottom Blades at Old Trafford Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United were missing “magic” as their Premier League title bid was stunted by a shock home defeat to Sheffield United. The Red Devils knew victory over the rock-bottom Blades would lift them above arch-rivals Manchester City and back to the top of the table. Collective lines were fluffed at Old Trafford, with Chris Wilder’s visitors returning to Yorkshire with a stunning 2-1 success.
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Solskjaer Gives Update On Rashford Knee Injury Ahead Of Man Utd’s Game Vs Sheffield United

Solskjaer Gives Update On Rashford Knee Injury Ahead Of Man Utd’s Game Vs Sheffield United

The Norwegian has been sweating on the fitness of a prized asset since his stellar display in the FA Cup against Liverpool Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given an update on Marcus Rashford's knee injury ahead of Manchester United's meeting with Sheffield United. Rashford scored his 15th goal of the season during United's 3-2 win over Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday. The England international also recorded an assist to cap a superb all-round display, but was seen limping down the Old Trafford tunnel after being replaced by Anthony Martial late on.
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Solskjaer Explains Why Lingard Hasn’t Been Playing For Manchester United

Solskjaer Explains Why Lingard Hasn’t Been Playing For Manchester United

The 28-year-old has only started one game for the club this season and has struggled to even get a place on the bench for the majority of fixtures Jesse Lingard has not been playing for Manchester United after having to self-isolate "a few times" due to coronavirus, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said. The 28-year-old has only played 99 minutes of football this season having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and has not featured in a Premier League matchday squad since the start of October, where he was an unused substitute in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham. A…
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Ole’s still at the wheel but are Man Utd any better than they were when they beat PSG last time?

Ole’s still at the wheel but are Man Utd any better than they were when they beat PSG last time?

It was a miracle in the French capital 19 months ago when the Red Devils eliminated Les Parisiens, but things are very different this time around Champions League winner Rio Ferdinand was emphatic after Manchester United’s miraculous comeback in Paris 19 months ago. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be given the manager's job on a permanent basis. “Listen, Man United might not thank me but get the contract out, put it on the table. Let him sign it. Let him write whatever numbers he wants to put on there, given what he's done since he's come in. Ole's at the wheel,…
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